3646 GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER CAMP MIRROR FROM DIRECT

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 250.00 USD
Estimated at 500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
FAMILY DESCENT. 7" x 5" petite gold gesso wood framed mirror is encased by bridle leather tacked in place. The lightly tooled flap is hinged and has hole at top, so it could be hung for use. At the Monroe County Museum, a similar mirror belonging to James Calhoun; Custer's brother-in law who died along side Custer at Little Big Horn. CONDITION: very good overall, light scuffing, missing once sewn closure buckle strap. PROVENANCE: Direct descent from descendants of James Calhoun Custer; Martin Lane Historic & Western Americana Lifetime Collection. (02-21442-4/JS). $500-1,000.